Accounting Technician

Marion, IN Open
US Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for Accounting Technician in Marion, IN. This local job opportunity with ID 3729847144 is live since 2026-06-27 13:52:37.

Accounting Technician

The incumbent performs a variety of duties with payments of accounts in general ledger from Financial Management System (FMS), Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting And Procurement (IFCAP/VISTA), Financial Accounting Service Payment And Collection (FASPAC), and Invoice Payment Processing System (IPPS). Some of those payments for processing include non-VA Care and Care in the Community, standardized obligation offsets, travel rejects, cashier reimbursements, employee reimbursements, veteran payments for beneficiary travel, canteen payment for inpatients and all other disbursements as authorized by CFO and director. Major duties include, but are not limited to:

Fiscal/Administrative Duties (80%)

  • Processes, audits, and reconciles payments and accounts in multiple financial systems (FMS, IFCAP, IPAC/FASPAC, IPPS), including travel, vendor, reimbursement, and patient transactions for Medical Care, General Post, and Supply funds.
  • Maintains and reconciles accounts, performs monthly/periodic auditing of fund control points, and provides related training.
  • Administers agent cashier duties, including receipt, deposit, disbursement, and documentation of funds; ensures accuracy in deposits and negotiable items.
  • Reviews, certifies, and processes invoices and payment documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and the availability of funds.
  • Coordinates facility transactions and reporting with CPAC and Financial Service Center; contributes to internal control reviews and recommends improvements.
  • Supports all accounting operations, especially during absences or peak workloads; assists with document validation, obligation management (1358's, travel, purchase orders), and fund control.

Recovery (10%)

  • Manages collection actions and repayment plans for outstanding debts; makes recommendations for legal enforcement or termination of collection efforts.
  • Processes incoming funds, maintains statistical data, and reconciles accounts receivable records.
  • Assists with DMC, IRS offsets, and Veteran payment plans; identifies and corrects billing errors.

Organization & Customer Service (10%)

  • Functions as backup travel coordinator (including Concur Government Edition), and Contract Officer Representative (COR).
  • Compiles financial data/reports for leadership; maintains and reconciles assigned fiscal records.
  • Communicates with internal/external stakeholders to resolve fund/payment/account inquiries.
  • Maintains current knowledge of all financial guidelines, directives, and systems.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/ PD92709A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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